Pupil Premium 

Pupil Premium is funding allocated to schools for the purpose of boosting the attainment of pupils from low income families. It is intended to enable schools to provide targeted support to help children reach their full potential.

Funding is allocated for children who are Looked after by the Local Authority (CLA) and for every child who is registered for Free School Meals.

Who is eligible for Free School Meals?

Children can have Free School Meals if their parents receive any of the following:

• Income Support

• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance

• Income Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

• Support under part VI of the Immigrations and Asylum Act 1999

• Child Tax Credit provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that doesn't exceed £16,190

• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit

Therefore, it is really important to make sure all children who qualify are registered for Free School Meals even if you choose to send a packed lunch for them.

Please ask us if you think you may be entitled.

How can you register for Free School Meals?

To register for Free School Meals you need to complete a form. You can access this by:

• Visiting https://www.salford.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/free-school-meals/ 
  

• Asking for a form at the job centre or local library

How will schools spend Pupil Premium?

Schools have the freedom to spend the Premium in a way they think will best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. Schools are required to report to parents how they have spent the money allocated.

It is important to remember that not all children who are allocated Pupil Premium will receive support at the same time.

Objectives in spending PPG:

1. Improved language and communication

2. Improved emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn

3. SEND pupils access learning successfully

4. Improved attendance and punctuality 

5. Improved academic attainment, particularly in reading 

6. Increased participation in enrichment and wider opportunities 

7. Strengthened partnership with families 

8. Successful transition and inclusion

How is Pupil Premium used to support pupils at St Charles RC Primary School?

St Charles RC Pupil premium strategy 2025 - 2026.pdf